Roadside Inspection 79787668
Roadside inspection on Sep 27, 2023 in Texas • Carrier: JS HELWIG AND SON LLC (USDOT 185183) • Vehicle: FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
Vehicle: OK
Driver: OK
CVSA L1
Inspection Details
Key facts from the FMCSA inspection record.
- Inspection #:
- 79787668
- Date:
- Sep 27, 2023
- State:
- Texas
- Type:
- —
- Units inspected:
- 2
- Violations:
- 3
- HazMat:
- No
- Inspection site:
- IH 27 ABERNATHY
- Carrier (USDOT):
- JS HELWIG AND SON LLC (185183)
- Vehicle:
- FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
- Plate:
- R515733 (TX)
- VIN:
- 3AKJHHDR0MSMM0774
What this inspection means
3 violations were recorded, but no out-of-service order was issued.
Compared to the median Level 1 inspection nationwide in 2023, this is a slightly above typical result.
Severity context
How mild, normal, or severe was this inspection compared to its carrier, state, and station?
vs this carrier's typical
3
Heavier than carrier average
Carrier averages 0.72 violations per inspection across 138 prior records
vs Level 1 median in Texas
3
Heavier than median (2)
Median of 61,780 Level 1 inspections in Texas during 2023
vs typical at IH 27 ABERNATHY
3
Heavier than station median (1)
Median of 327 inspections at this station in the trailing 12 months
How this compares
National peer benchmarks for inspections at this level.
Violations vs Level 1 median
3
2 more than the median (1)
Compared to 536,564 Level 1 inspections nationwide in 2023
OOS at this inspection
No
Cohort OOS rate: 24.6%
Out-of-service rate across all Level 1 inspections in 2023
Carrier clean-inspection rate (12 mo)
58%
137 inspections in the trailing 12 months
Computed from this carrier's inspection history
Carrier trend at this moment
How active was this carrier's inspection record around this date?
Prior 30 days
26
17 violations · 1 OOS
Prior 90 days
77
57 violations · 4 OOS · 0.74 per inspection
Prior 365 days
137
100 violations · 5 OOS · 0.73 per inspection
Units Inspected
2 unit(s) covered by this inspection.
| Seq | Type | VIN | Plate | Make | Model | Year | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3AKJHHDR0MSMM0774 | TX R515733 | FRHT | — | — | — |
| 2 | SEMI-TRAILER | 1UYVS2530GM416312 | TX 209C006 | UTIL | — | — | — |
Violations Cited
3 violation(s) recorded against this inspection.
| Code | Description | Severity Wt | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
Violation categories (BASICs)
Federal behavior-analysis-and-safety-improvement buckets for the cited violations.
Nearby inspections (same carrier, ±60 days)
Other times this carrier was inspected around the same date.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80238494 | Nov 24, 2023 | TN | L1 | GREENE COUNTY SCALES | 2 | OOS |
| 80227499 | Nov 21, 2023 | PA | L3 | — | 3 | — |
| 80212735 | Nov 20, 2023 | MO | L1 | WENTZVILLE MO | 1 | — |
| 80205777 | Nov 16, 2023 | KS | L2 | — | 1 | OOS |
| 80287847 | Nov 15, 2023 | IA | L3 | — | 1 | — |
| 80174033 | Nov 15, 2023 | PA | L3 | ON I70 E AT THE SPEERS STREET | 1 | — |
Other inspections of these vehicles
History for the VINs recorded on this inspection.
| Inspection | Date | State | Level | VIN | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85196129 | Jul 11, 2025 | TN | L1 | 1UYVS2530GM416312 | OOS |
| 84649688 | May 6, 2025 | GA | L3 | 3AKJHHDR0MSMM0774 | — |
| 84243632 | Mar 26, 2025 | NE | L3 | 3AKJHHDR0MSMM0774 | — |
| 82869531 | Oct 8, 2024 | MI | L2 | 3AKJHHDR0MSMM0774 | — |
| 81683219 | May 21, 2024 | MO | L2 | 3AKJHHDR0MSMM0774 | — |
Related records
Carrier
JS HELWIG AND SON LLC
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Station
IH 27 ABERNATHY
All inspections at this site.
State
Inspections in Texas
Statewide inspection records.
Level
Level I — North American Standard
All inspections at this CVSA level.
Vehicle
VIN 3AKJHHDR0MSMM0774
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Plate
R515733 (TX)
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Reference
FMCSR Violations
Violation-code reference library.
How to use this inspection record
- Confirm the inspection ID and date. Verify that the inspection number (79787668) and date (Sep 27, 2023) match what the carrier or broker has provided you. The inspection ID is FMCSA's permanent identifier and will not change.
- Review every cited violation code. Click through each violation code in the table below to read the underlying FMCSR section. The severity weight column tells you which citations carry the most weight in the SMS scoring algorithm.
- Check the OOS flags. No OOS order was issued, so the carrier was cleared to continue operating after this inspection.
- Compare against the carrier's broader inspection history. Open the carrier's full inspection page to see whether this result is typical or an outlier: /usdot/185183/inspections/
- Cross-reference with SMS BASIC scoring. Open the carrier profile to see how the BASICs cited here aggregate across the carrier's full scoring window: /usdot/185183/
Frequently asked questions about this inspection
What does a roadside inspection Level 1 actually inspect? ▾
A Level I (North American Standard) inspection is the most thorough roadside check — driver credentials and HOS records, plus a full vehicle examination including brakes, steering, lights, suspension, tires, and frame. Inspectors record any out-of-service violations on the spot.
Was this inspection an OOS event for this carrier? ▾
No out-of-service order was issued at this inspection. The carrier and the vehicle were cleared to continue operating.
How does this inspection compare to the carrier's recent record? ▾
In the 90 days leading up to this inspection, this carrier had 77 other inspections with a combined 57 violations and 4 OOS events. Lifetime, the carrier averages 0.72 violations per inspection across 138 prior records.
What violation codes were cited and what do they mean? ▾
Is this carrier still operating after this inspection? ▾
An inspection is a snapshot — it does not by itself terminate operating authority. To check current operating status for this carrier, see the live carrier profile, which reflects FMCSA's most recent authority and out-of-service status.
How long does an inspection result stay on a carrier's record? ▾
Inspection records are permanent in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). For the purpose of the SMS BASIC scoring algorithm, however, time-decayed weights mean inspections older than 24 months count less, and inspections older than 36 months drop out of the scoring window altogether.
How does this inspection feed into FMCSA's SMS BASIC scoring? ▾
Each cited violation has a severity weight (visible in the Violations Cited table) and a BASIC category (Vehicle Maintenance, HOS Compliance, Unsafe Driving, etc.). FMCSA aggregates these weighted citations across all of a carrier's inspections in the scoring window to produce a percentile score per BASIC. OOS violations carry a +2 weight bump.
Where can I see all inspections for this carrier? ▾
The full inspection history is available at /usdot/185183/inspections/, including filters for level, state, OOS status, and BASIC category.
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